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Quote by Margaret Hughes

“I have been treated as a freak, rather like the fat lady at the circus.”

Quote by Margaret Hughes

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Margaret Hughes

Margaret Hughes, an English actress, was born on May 29, 1630, and died on October 1, 1719. She is considered to be the first professional actress in the history of British drama, and her influence on the development of British drama has been profound. more

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